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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

GlobeIn Artisan Subscription Box Review

There is no doubting that Team TME loves receiving new
subscription boxes, and actually, we can’t really say that the GlobeIn
Subscription Box is new as the brand was founded in 2011. But GlobeIn is new to
us and we are beyond thrilled that this company exists! As with other
subscription box services GlobeIn is a monthly subscription box, however that
is about all that’s the same as other subscription boxes. The GlobeIn Artisan Box ($30/month) is filled with the most beautifully
crafted items from artisans around the globe, all items are fair trade and each item helps to build a revenue stream within the artisan's community.

Our GlobeIn box arrived in a Palm Leaf Basket ($12 - boxes pictured above), which was
handcrafted in Oaxaca, Mexico by Doña Selerina. Doña is part of a small
cooperative that is sustained by GlobeIn’s Marketplace. Enclosed was a card
describing each item, a bit about each artisan and a price for
those who wish to purchase more of that specific item. Yes, you’ll want to gift
the Palm Leaf Basket to someone, as the occasions for giving and using the basket are
endless.

Inside the box we found –

Women for Peace Olive Oil Dead Sea Mud Soap ($18.50) that
was handmade in the Galilee Region, Northern Israel by Sindyanna. Sindyanna is
dedicated to improving the status of Arab women in their society. By partnering
with Israeli olive farmers and creating meaningful work for Palestinian women,
the female-led cooperative builds bridges in a turbulent region.

Natural Hemp Washcloth ($17.50) handcrafted in Bagdha,
Bangladesh. The community cleans and spins raw hemp into yarn, which they use
to knit purses, bath mats and washcloths. Along the lines of “First World
Problems” the washcloth is so lovely that we actually don’t want to use it!

Guayaki Yerba Mate Tea ($6.95/25-ct. box) is hand
harvested in the South American Atlantic Rainforest. This brand works to
reforest the rain forest. Guayaki is using market-driven incentives to reforest
200,000 acres (Which We All Benefit From) and create 1,000 jobs by 2020 ---
yes, in just another five short years.

Alaffia Shea Shampoo ($13/ 8 oz. Bottle) handmade in Togo,
West Africa in several varieties. We received citrus blossom, which smelled
absolutely divine. As for the girls of Togo, they are removed from school at a
very young age and it’s common for Togolese women to be illiterate --- therefore
unemployable. Alaffia supports inclusive education initiatives while employing
Togolese women and helping them to earn a fair wage for their traditional shea
butter production skills. We fell in love with Alaffia Shea Shampoo, as it left
our hair amazingly soft and even if you’re not down with the “artisan” deal
you’ll want to grab a bottle for end-of-summer hair repair.

Rounding out this beautiful (on many levels) GlobeIn Box was
a hand-painted candle from Napier, South Africa. The artisans of the Nobunto
cooperative, whose designs are inspired by local beauty, crafted the candle.
Nobunto which means “for the people”. Nobunto is a cooperative where members of this
community work together to create each candle and a set of three is $29.

For $30 we received well beyond that amount in goods and
helping our fellow global citizens … well … that’s priceless. Check out GlobeIn
online for your subscription, or to shop, and follow GlobeIn on Facebook and
Twitter!